Risk: Elevated
Fake shops and discounted cancelled-stock devices: MediaMarkt used as bait for several scam schemes
Fraudsters misuse the name of the brand or institution mentioned. The brand or institution itself is not the source of these scam attempts.
Summary
What is this about? Current scam case, reported by Watchlist Internet. See linked source for details.
Who is affected? MediaMarkt users.
How high is the risk? Elevated
Why is this warning issued?
This warning was included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It aims to protect other users from this scam scheme. The assessed risk is elevated.
How the scam works
- Current scam case, reported by Watchlist Internet. See linked source for details.
- Fraudulent online shops lure customers with heavily discounted branded goods and appear professional at first glance.
- In the ordering process, prepayment (bank transfer) is often the only payment method left at the end.
- After payment, no goods, counterfeit goods, or inferior goods are delivered; the shop can no longer be reached later.
How to recognise it
- Prepayment as the only payment method
- Unrealistically low prices on branded goods
- Missing or faulty legal notice (Impressum)
How to protect yourself
- Before purchasing, check the legal notice, reviews, and the payment methods offered.
- If possible, pay with buyer protection and never transfer money via prepayment to unknown shops.
- Be suspicious of unrealistically low prices and research the shop name separately.
- Do not react under time pressure – legitimate sources do not push you into immediate action.
- If in doubt, contact the affected party via the officially known phone number or website – never via contact details from the suspicious message.
- In case of fraud, file a report with the police and inform the consumer protection centre.
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Watchlist Internet ↗Update history
- 23/10/2026Warning added from an official source